You don’t need to eat less; you need to eat right. In this episode, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, a physician and certified NLP coach specializing in helping women transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves, said that she combines medical expertise with mindset coaching to address emotional eating, stress, and limiting beliefs, providing practical strategies for sustainable wellness. She explores emotional eating—how stress, boredom, and other emotions can drive people to food as a coping mechanism. She also explains how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help rewire behaviors and break unhealthy eating patterns. She discusses recognizing emotional eating triggers, the role of dopamine in cravings, and the cycle of guilt that often follows binge eating. She encourages self-compassion and recommends resources such as *The End of Overeating* by Dr. Peter Kessler, mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm, and coaching or therapy to support lasting change. Tune in to this episode to learn powerful strategies from Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani on overcoming emotional eating and transforming your relationship with food! Episode Highlights: Understanding emotional eating and its triggers The impact of stress, boredom, and emotions on food choices How neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) helps rewire eating habits Practical strategies to break the emotional eating cycle The role of mindfulness, journaling, and movement in stress management Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to release emotional stress The importance of self-compassion in the wellness journey Resources and tools to support long-term behavior change Connect with Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani: Website | albidayawellness.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/albidaya.wellness Instagram | @albidaya_wellness Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/aaliaalbarwanimd Tiktok | @albidaya_wellness Youtube | www.youtube.com/@albidayawellness Healing Emotional Eating Course: https://get.albidayawellness.com/hee-a About Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani Meet Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, a dedicated board-certified physician based in Houston, TX, who is passionate about helping her patients achieve their best health. She graduated with distinctions from Weill Cornell Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Al-Barwani is also the creator and host of the medical talk show "What’s Up, Doc?" on Muslim Network TV, where she shares her expertise on various health and wellness topics with the general public. In her practice, Dr. Al-Barwani emphasizes an individualized approach to care, focusing on balanced and comprehensive treatment. Her interest in preventive and obesity medicine led her to further training in weight loss medicine, earning a certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Al-Barwani is certified as an NLP coach. She integrates mindset work into her practice to help bridge the gap between knowing and doing, empowering her patients to embody and live their best selves. Her holistic approach is aimed at creating lasting change by addressing both the physical and mental aspects of health. Dr. Al-Barwani is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, American Association of Family Physicians, and Physician Women in Leadership. She is committed to promoting diversity in medicine and improving patient outcomes through innovative and compassionate care. When she's not seeing patients, Dr. Al-Barwani enjoys outdoor activities like biking and hiking. She loves learning about new languages, cultures, and cuisines through her travels, adding depth to her understanding of the diverse backgrounds of her patients. Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani is dedicated to guiding her patients on their health journeys with empathy and expertise, helping them achieve their goals and live healthier, happier lives. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click
